Lounging at Luxembourg
Bonjour mes amis,
Wednesday was hot! Close to 88 degrees again with rain predicted for the evening which did come, though sparsely. Paris needs a good downpour to wash away the dust.
After a slow, easy morning and lunch in the apartment, we decided to take the bus to Luxembourg Gardens to see if the Medici fountain was open after being covered for cleaning for many months.
Big mistake as the bus routes were all turned upside down due to the trials for the attack on Paris in 2015 which was happening on the island of Cité at the Palais du Justice. For reference, it is adjacent to St. Chapelle. I said, “That must be the problem” and Bernie said “Non!” Guess who was correct!
We did finally get the right bus and rode all the way up past the Luxembourg Gardens and strolled through another adjacent park which was new to us. 
Here are the images all the way down to the Medici Fountain where we sat in quiet bliss while I worked crossword puzzles and Bernie played on his phone. A quiet, lovely afternoon. And lots of lovers!
More images from Bernie’s camera.
Dinner in the apartment cost us about 15 euros to make: salmon, sweet potato and green beans from Chez Linda.
Hope you enjoyed our slow, easy day!
L & B
September 10, 2021 @ 9:08 am
amazing to me that no one wearing masks… are you at least required to wear them on public transportation? We are here in NYC, and most of us wear them all the time..
September 10, 2021 @ 11:51 am
Masks are required for all public transportation and any inside venue. It’s a 135 euro fine if the police catch you not wearing a mask. We’ve seen one person removed from Le Metro. To be served at a restaurant, you must present your vaccine pass or “pass sanitaire” as they call it. We were lucky enough to get ours put onto our phones. All large department stores also check your vaccine pass. The smaller shops just require a mask. Whenever we get in a very large crowd even outside, we wear our masks.
September 10, 2021 @ 10:59 am
Every single morning with you is so enjoyable! A stroll through Luxembourg and relaxing moments bring back so many memories. The cleaned fountain is amazing! Thank you again for sharing!
September 10, 2021 @ 11:52 am
Yes, the fountain is stunning!
September 10, 2021 @ 12:00 pm
Why is it called the Medici fountain? Catherine de Medici?
September 10, 2021 @ 12:35 pm
Yes,she was the widow of Henry IV. She had the fountain built in 1630 and then moved to its present location in 1864. They lived as husband and wife in La Place des Vosges.
September 10, 2021 @ 12:15 pm
My kind of day. So pretty.
September 10, 2021 @ 12:30 pm
Remember our picnic in this very area? How are you feeling. My heart hurts for your situation.
September 10, 2021 @ 12:20 pm
Gorgeous photos and grand descriptions of a lovely day! As always, thank you for transporting us to Paris in such a beautiful way.
September 10, 2021 @ 12:29 pm
It’s our pleasure and fun to boot!
September 10, 2021 @ 1:22 pm
What an absolutely delightful day! Right up my alley. The refurbished fountain is lovely. How well I remember our picnic there with y’all.
September 10, 2021 @ 1:45 pm
HA… We dont fine in NYC, and there are some people who ride the subway and ride buses who dont wear masks, But I have learned not to say anything unless the person is an old lady, some times an old man. Everyone else gets belligerent and attacks. There was an article in the paper recently remarking on the fact that no one has been fined. I think the police are loath to put themselves in the line of fire, and bus drivers dont say anything either… We are required to wear one inside, and now have to show a vax cert to go inside, We have shacks on the street where one can eat, so I have not been inside a restaurant in 1.5 years at least. Thanks for the commentary and pictures of Paris. I lived and went to school there for years. And actually am on my way.. maybe … to Brussels for a family baptism,, and of course a stop in Paris too! stay safe.
September 10, 2021 @ 3:46 pm
Yes, there are “shacks” on all the sidewalks now for outdoor eating. Such a change but we love it! Enjoy your travel. Are you new to my blog?
September 10, 2021 @ 2:05 pm
We love that stroll from Blvd Montparnasse down through the jardin des grands explorateur and on through Luxembourg! Didn’t we go to the Closerie des Lilas restaurant with you and Bernie once, or was that with someone else? The fontaine is beautiful! Thanks for showing it. If you can find chairs it is the perfect place to while away a long afternoon. Keep posting these beautiful photos! Between you and Bernie, you have spectacular shots!
September 10, 2021 @ 3:43 pm
We ate there once with Ann Jeanne but not with guys. Your praise for our photography is appreciated especially coming from one of the best!
September 10, 2021 @ 3:11 pm
This is glorious! Thank you for a lovely day, vicariously!
September 10, 2021 @ 3:44 pm
Merci! Are you new to my blog?
September 10, 2021 @ 3:50 pm
Yes I am…I just picked you up from a recommendation!! Delightful!
September 10, 2021 @ 4:05 pm
Wonderful! I also have a book on Amazon called “Bernie’s Paris” if you’re interested in reading our story. Have another book called “8 Days in Paris” which will likely never get published. It’s so hard finding an agent. Bienvenue!
September 10, 2021 @ 9:18 pm
The Luxembourg Gardens are so lovely and the Medici Fountain is sparkling clean and so beautiful. It’s nice you were able to spend a relaxing day enjoying both. The photos of both are treasures.
September 11, 2021 @ 1:26 am
Thanks,Cindi. Such fun memories with you and Bob. We love the fountain cleaned, but we loved it the other way as well because of all the fun times taking photos amid the ivy.
September 10, 2021 @ 10:00 pm
This was just the respite I needed today. With 9/11 coming up tomorrow, there is so much heaviness on the radio and TV, even my beloved Public Radio. My eyes and soul so appreciated the beauty and serenity of your day. Thank you again!
September 11, 2021 @ 1:24 am
Merci! Your words bring a smile!
September 10, 2021 @ 10:24 pm
Glad we got to see Medici fountain this trip.
September 11, 2021 @ 5:01 am
Linda, I am! Thanks to my sister Beth Wise, who forwarded your blog a week ago. I look forward to it every morning. It is a beautiful way to start the morning on a positive note. Thank you for sharing your days.
Best,
Ann Rivard
September 11, 2021 @ 6:25 am
Oh, Ann, we are so glad to have you follow us! I’ve been posting since early July so you might want to click back through some on the website that appeal to you! They are all listed! Bienvenue!